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On an exclusive basis, greenwellgleeson are recruiting for a Group Financial Controller to work for a growing business based in Malvern. This role will lead the finance function, deliver robust financial reporting and compliance, and drive improved profitability and EBITDA. The role will oversee finance transformation, including the implementation of a new finance system, while acting as a key commercial partner to the Board and senior leadership team. Reporting into the MD and FD, duties of the role will include: Lead the implementation of a new finance system (Sage Intacct or Microsoft Dynamics). Set up UK and overseas entities, including indirect taxation and e-invoicing. Reorganise the Nominal Ledger and implement Project Costing with the PMO team. Lead the transition to FRS 102. Produce statutory year-end accounts and manage external accountants. Ensure timely VAT submissions (UK & EU) and completion of ONS surveys. Maintain compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Produce monthly management accounts and present results to the Board. Deliver detailed project and product costing, working with Sales to improve margins. Drive EBITDA improvement through financial insight and cross-functional collaboration. Oversee payroll and sales OTE structures. Lead Finance, Logistics, and Procurement as a single integrated function. Develop high-performing teams and strong financial controls. Skills, Requirements, Qualifications Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Senior finance leadership experience in a multi-entity environment. Proven systems implementation and strong commercial acumen. Experience with VAT, statutory reporting, and margin improvement Strong Technical accountant, ideally trained in an accountancy firm Greenwell Gleeson Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.To find out more about how and why Greenwell Gleeson Ltd process your personal data in line with the data protection regime please go to the privacy notice on our website

The Audit Senior role in Sheffield requires a detail-oriented professional with expertise in accounting and auditing within a Practice setting. The successful candidate will oversee audit engagements, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and delivering quality outcomes for clients. Client Details This is an opportunity within a long-established, highly reputable professional services firm. The organisation is a medium-sized practice with a strong focus on providing high-quality audit, accounting and advisory solutions to a diverse portfolio of clients across the region. Description Key Responsibilities of the Audit Senior: Plan, manage, and complete audits for a portfolio of clients Prepare statutory accounts and supporting audit documentation Lead audit teams on-site and review the work of junior staff Present audit findings and recommendations to clients Ensure compliance with audit and accounting standards Use cloud and practice software such as Xero, Sage, CCH, and IRIS Contribute to ad-hoc assurance and advisory assignments Profile A successful Audit Senior will ideally have: ACA / ACCA qualification with 2+ years post-qualified experience Strong experience leading audits and supervising staff Solid technical knowledge of audit and assurance standards Confident communication skills and a client-focused approach A proactive, sociable, and progressive mindset Strong teamwork skills and a commitment to high-quality client service Ability to commute to Sheffield city centre Job Offer A competitive salary, depending on experience. Comprehensive benefits package Flexible working hours with hybrid/working-from-home options Clear opportunities for career progression within a supportive environment A friendly, professional culture within a respected independent firm

Head of Housing Options Join us as Head of Housing Options to play a key ley senior role within our Place Directorate. Your impact as a strategic leader can take our approach to preventing homelessness to a new level, while improving access to safe, secure and sustainable housing. Make your mark on the future of Salford Salford has much to celebrate as a city, from new homes and employment opportunities to its vibrant cultural scene. Yet there is still huge potential to build on past successes - and find new and innovative ways to improve residents' lives. Housing is a key priority. We want you to set the vision and direction for a high performing, values driven service that works effectively across the Council, with partners and within communities. You will build a team with the passion and capabilities to deliver prevention, early help, strengthen independence, and secure positive outcomes for residents. The role You will provide visible, values-driven strategic leadership, setting clear direction and driving transformational change that improves outcomes, modernises working practices, reduces spend and strengthens organisational culture. Key responsibilities include: Leading the delivery of our Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategies, ensuring homelessness prevention is embedded across core Council services. Ensuring that all statutory homelessness duties are implemented effectively Driving the implementation of homelessness prevention activities. Providing strategic leadership for statutory homelessness assessments, prevention and relief activity, Allocations Policy implementation, Choice Based Lettings system management and the delivery of high quality housing advice. Developing and sustaining a skilled, motivated and values driven workforce. Ensuring the Housing Options service is fully immersed in the Live Well, All Age Prevention and Family First models. Championing innovation, partnership working and system wide collaboration. Leading the planning, delivery and monitoring of the service, in collaboration with partners. Building, strengthening and maintaining effective partnerships across Greater Manchester Contributing to the overall leadership of the Place Directorate. About you You will bring: Demonstrated professional expertise and a strong track record of delivering sustainable, meaningful outcomes within housing, homelessness or a related field. Up to date and in-depth knowledge of the legislative, regulatory and policy frameworks relating to housing, homelessness and allocations. The ability to inspire, motivate and lead teams, creating a positive, supportive and high performing working environment. A 'can do' attitude that gets things done focusing on positive outcomes for service users and staff. Experience of leading successful change and transformation, enabling teams and services to adapt effectively to new challenges and opportunities. Strategic leadership skills that enable the development and continuous improvement of services, ensuring they align with organisational priorities. Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills, with a positive, solutions focused, supportive approach and strong problem solving, planning and analytical capability. Want to know more about Salford? As an authority we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this. Find out about our city as a place to live, work & grow, and learn more about the amazing work we are doing. You'll also find out about the wealth of benefits we have to offer you on our Salford pages ! Continuous Service commitment New employees can keep their service related benefits when moving between a whole host of public sector organisations within Greater Manchester, which include: Councils, NHS, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue, Transport for Greater Manchester, as well as many others under this scheme. Find out if this applies to you on our Continuous Service page. . Guaranteed Assessment Schemes We have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel by way of a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme. Our application forms ask you to indicate if you meet any of the criteria within this scheme, and so to find out more and if you qualify please visit our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme page. . Privacy Statement and Data Protection Our core data protection obligations and commitments are set out in the council's primary Recruitment and Employment Privacy Notice which can be found at .

Domestic Abuse Caseworker We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Caseworker to join the Domestic Abuse team based in Basingstoke. This role is office based and regular travel throughout the region will be required. If you are passionate about supporting victims of crime and have the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply. Position: 6580 Caseworker Domestic Abuse Location: Hampshire Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday shifts between 9am-7pm, usually 2 x late shifts per week & 1 in 4 Saturdays 8am-4pm with a day off in lieu) with flexible working Contract: Permanent Salary: £26,830.20 per annum Closing Date: 14/04/2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if enough suitable applications are received. About the Role As a Caseworker, you will provide structured, tailored support plans based on holistic assessments for individuals affected by crime. You will make initial contact with victims via the telephone, then tailor the support to them explaining our services, and assessing the impact of crime. Your responsibilities will include developing, delivering, and monitoring safety and support plans, providing resources, interventions, and information to service users. As a Caseworker you will: Manage a caseload of self-referred and referred service users, providing information and advocacy to help them navigate the criminal justice process. Conduct risk and needs assessments, ensuring each victim receives tailored support and information. Identify barriers to accessing services and work with partners to provide ongoing support. Keep accurate and confidential case records on a bespoke case management system Make calls to offer support to victims of domestic abuse, delivering immediate support. Develop, deliver and monitor safety and support plans for those affected by crime who accept ongoing support Liaise and actively engage with other local providers to share information on the service offer Work as part of a team with staff and the volunteer team to provide a seamless service to clients About You You will have an understanding of the impact of crime on victims and experience in delivering services within a statutory, voluntary, or multi-agency setting. Experience in managing a caseload and of completing risk and needs assessments would be beneficial. You will need: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong IT skills, including the ability to navigate and utilise bespoke case management systems effectively and an ability to use Microsoft Office applications to a high standard Good organisational and time management skills, able to manage competing needs and priorities. To work effectively both as part of a team and independently To develop and maintain partnerships with internal and external organisations. The ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality. Personal resilience to manage exposure to highly emotional or sensitive demands of the role This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability, please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements. If you are passionate about supporting victims of crime and have the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply. Benefits The competitive rewards and benefits package includes: Flexible Working Options. Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave. Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday. Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution. Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments. Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts. Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance. Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support. Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes. Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans. Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression. About the Organisation Join an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. The charity put them at the heart of the organisation and the support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences. The organisation is committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required. The charity is proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and is committed to being an antiracist organisation, and actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities. As a Disability Confident Employer, the team offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so and are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process. You may have experience in areas such as Case Worker, Victim Support Case Worker, Criminal Case Worker, Criminal Justice Case Worker, Family Support, Family Liaison, Criminal Liaison, Community Case Worker, Family Case Worker, Adult Case Worker, Child Case Worker, Abuse Case Worker, IDVA. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.

Business Improvement Lead Based in Kirkcaldy hybrid working available Full Time role 36 hours per week 12 month Fixed-Term Contract Salary up to 47,000 per annum + benefits Search Consultancy are delighted to be partnered with a leading business in Fife to recruit this brand new key role within their business. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development, implementation and continuous improvement of their business processes & procedures, with a particular focus on customer service & training. Duties involved in this role will include: Developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the company's various sites, working closely with various internal stakeholders such as HR, Finance and Health & Safety Ensuring that SOPs align with organisational policy, statutory compliance and best practice Designing an operational framework for SOP's that is easily accessible to all staff and supports ongoing compliance Facilitating workshops, focus groups and staff engagement sessions to support process analysis & development of procedures Developing & rolling out a structured training and induction framework Create training materials and competency assessments in partnership with the wider business Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders including management across the business and it's sites In order to be considered for this role your skills and experience should include: Extensive previous experience of Business or Process improvement with a focus on customer service from an operational standpoint - this experience is ESSENTIAL Strong organisational and time management skills - with the ability to multi-task & prioritise a sometimes very busy workload Some project roll-out experience would be very much preferred, although this is not essential. First class communication skills, both written & verbal - with the ability to influence & advise at all levels Solid IT skills including the use of MS Office If this is the role for you, apply now! Please note that only applicants who have the required skills and experience detailed above will be considered for this role. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Chief Executive Officer (Clerk) Salary: SCP 43-48 (£54,495 - £61,198) + £1,045 London Fringe Allowance + £1,239 Casual Car User Allowance Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, with requirement for evening and weekend working as required to support council meetings and events Location: Chorleywood, Hertfordshire Lead a high performing council at a pivotal moment Chorleywood is one of Hertfordshire's most distinctive and desirable parishes, defined by its landscape, strong community identity and high quality environment. With an 87 hectare Common designated as a Local Nature Reserve, vibrant village life and excellent transport links, the parish is proud of its heritage and ambitious for its future. The Council has made significant progress over the past four years, strengthening transparency, culture and delivery. Resident satisfaction is high, and the organisation is well regarded for its governance, financial stewardship and commitment to community wellbeing. As Hertfordshire prepares for Local Government Reorganisation in 2027, and as pressures on the green belt continue to grow, this is a rare opportunity to help shape the next chapter for a confident, forward looking council. What you'll be doing As their most senior officer and Proper Officer, you will provide strategic leadership, strong governance and clear professional advice to councillors. You will guide delivery of the Council's new strategic action plan and Annual Objectives, ensuring decisions are informed, lawful and aligned with the needs of the community. You will lead a committed team delivering a wide range of services and assets, including the Common, the lawn cemetery, allotments, village halls (operated under a Charitable Scheme), community events and day to day parish operations. Working closely with the Responsible Financial Officer, you will oversee budgets, audits, risk, contracts and long term financial planning. A key part of the role will be expanding the Council's reach, deepening engagement across generations, strengthening partnerships and exploring what residents want next as the parish evolves. What they're looking for They are seeking an experienced, confident and community minded leader who can balance strategic vision with practical delivery. You will bring: Strong leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and develop staff Sound judgement, political awareness and the ability to navigate differing viewpoints Confidence in governance, statutory duties and regulatory frameworks Experience managing budgets, risk, audits and organisational performance Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships A values driven, resilient and solutions focused approach Local government experience and CiLCA are preferable but not essential - they will support the right candidate to achieve CiLCA within 18 months. What they offer The Parish Council offers a supportive, professional and community focused environment where your leadership will make a visible impact. You will join a dedicated team, benefit from strong councillor support and have the opportunity to shape the future of a parish that is proud of its identity and ambitious for its next chapter. They offer: A competitive salary + allowances Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme Professional development and training, including CiLCA support Free on site parking A role with genuine influence and community impact To Apply If you believe you are a suitable candidate and are interested in working for the Parish Council, please click apply in order to receive a full candidate pack and application form. Closing date: 5pm, Wednesday 8 th April 2026 Interviews: w/c 20 th April 2026 The Parish Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Commissioning Manager required! Salary: 49,054.00 Location: Adult Commissioning, TS1 Hours: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5pm Purpose of the Post: To support the Head of Adult Commissioning with strategic planning, policy development, and commissioning of services for adult social care. To be responsible for the leadership of strategic commissioning, service development and transformation in a complex and challenging environment, ensuring best use of resources, delivery of strategic outcomes and responsiveness to local need To provide managerial direction and oversight of the commissioning process by co-ordinating the commissioning activities of a team of staff to ensure the effective delivery of a comprehensive commissioning work program To work in partnership with a variety of agencies to ensure that commissioned services are strategically relevant, person centred and high quality. Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Take strategic responsibility and leadership for a defined portfolio and drive forwards service development and transformation using national best practice, legislation, evidence based information and data to define service models and opportunities. 2. To lead on the development and publication of commissioning strategies and plans that will ensure services are commissioned against agreed corporate, directorate, strategic and customer-based needs assessments, having co-production at the centre. 3. Ensure new provision is commissioned in line with the Councils Constitution and financial regulations, including any requirements of the Procurement Act 2023. This will include providing oversight of any procurement process and ensuring good quality specification development and outcome-based performance frameworks. 4. To ensure good understanding of available compliant routes to market, which may include the use of grant agreements, and seek support from the Strategic Procurement Team where required. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE 1. Detailed knowledge of current relevant legislation, guidance and statutory duties and responsibilities of local authorities. 2. Detailed knowledge of current relevant legislation, guidance and statutory duties and responsibilities relating to Social Care, and/or Housing, and/or Health services, or other related subject matter. 3. Knowledge and significant experience of strategic commissioning. 3 Knowledge and experience of transactional commissioning. 4. Knowledge and experience of working within Procurement regulation, including Procurement Act 2023 and/or the NHS Provider Selection Regime. 5. Experience in support, involvement or developing innovative services, with experience in managing risks and reporting. 6. Experience of managing and evaluating contract performance. 7. Experience of managing, or influencing large budgets, and business planning. 8. Experience of tools and techniques for financial management, planning and control. Please apply! Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

A well-established, independent chartered accountancy practice is recruiting for an Audit & Accounts Senior to join the friendly team providing a full range of accounting services to a range of entrepreneurial SME businesses and limited companies. The role will be approximately split 50/50 accounts to audit and would suit an ambitious and versatile recently ACA/ACCA qualified individual. As Audit & Accounts Senior your responsibilities will include: Preparation of statutory and annual accounts from records supplied by a range of clients Involved in statutory audits from planning to completion Prepare draft business tax computations and CT600 returns Prepare the year end accounting files and ensure they are complete, with back up schedules to support balance sheet figures Ad-hoc advisory services Maintain and build strong working relationships with clients and colleagues Manage client expectations, provide proactive advice, and deliver services within agreed timeframes Delegating tasks and overseeing the work of junior team members and reviewing their work Mentoring trainees and supporting their professional development Supporting Partners and Managers with their client portfolios Ensure compliance with professional standards and internal procedures, and help improve internal processes and promote efficient working practices We welcome applications for this Audit & Accounts Senior role from accountancy professionals with the following skills, experience and attributes: Be ACA/ACCA recently qualified (exceptional finalist or qualified by experience applicants may be considered) Significant accounts and audit experience gained within a UK accountancy practice Have good general IT skills with proficiency in MS Office, Excel based cash books and Word, and cloud accounting packages (especially Xero), QuickBooks, Sage L50 and IRIS (ideally) Up to date knowledge of statutory audit and accounting standards Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong work ethic Capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities under pressure Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a graduate visa. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. ACA

Your new company A leading UK retail company is seeking a Group Finance Manager to join its central finance function. This is a key role within a complex, fast-paced group environment reporting to the Group Finance Director, you will play a pivotal part in driving high-quality financial reporting, forecasting and compliance across cash flow, balance sheet and debt instruments. Your new role You'll be responsible for; Month-end cashflow reporting for the UK group Production of board-level reporting packs for performance and business review meetings Monthly forecasting of cashflow and net debt Preparation of interest accruals, finance lease interest and journals Daily cashflow model preparation and monitoring of operational cash balances Half-yearly reporting and actual-vs-budget analysis Managing internal and external audit queries Preparing technical accounting papers under FRS102 and IFRS Supporting statutory accounts production and disclosures on net debt and financial instruments What you'll need to succeed Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Strong knowledge of IFRS / FRS102 Background in group finance Experience preparing technical papers for senior finance and auditors Exposure to refinance processes desirable Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills What you'll get in return You'll be paid a salary of £60,000-£70,000 per annum with hybrid working, discretionary bonus and a clear development pathway. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Chair of Trustees A citizens advice charity in Buckinghamshire Voluntary role Buckinghamshire Are you a well-connected leader in Buckinghamshire with the energy and ambition to help a respected local charity grow its impact? A citizens advice charity in Buckinghamshire is seeking an exceptional individual to become our next Chair of Trustees. About Us We are part of a national advice network, providing free, confidential and impartial advice to thousands of people each year across Buckinghamshire. We have offices in Aylesbury, Buckingham, High Wycombe and Chesham. Our work helps people resolve problems around debt, housing, employment, benefits and consumer rights, often preventing crises, reducing pressure on public services and enabling individuals to regain stability and independence. The organisation is stable, well-managed and ambitious. Following reductions in statutory funding and changes across the national network, we are now focused on strengthening income streams, raising our local profile and entering a new phase of growth. The Opportunity It is an opportunity to build on strong foundations and take the organisation forward. As Chair, you will: Provide strategic leadership to the Board of Trustees. Help strengthen funding and sustainability. Raise the profile of the organisation across Buckinghamshire. Represent the organisation with funders, partners and the wider community. Champion the difference we make to people's lives. We are particularly interested in candidates who live in, or have strong knowledge and networks within Buckinghamshire (ideally central or south). Who We're Looking For We are seeking someone who brings: Strategic leadership experience (board or senior executive level). The confidence to support and constructively challenge a CEO. Strong networking skills and credibility locally. Commercial awareness and financial literacy. An interest in fundraising and partnership development. A genuine commitment to community impact. Prior Chair experience is welcome but not essential. Energy, judgement and the ability to build relationships are key. Time Commitment Four face-to-face Board meetings per year (2 hours each). Four subcommittee meetings per subcommittee annually Finance & Risk, Operations, People, and Fundraising). Annual strategy Away Day. Annual Staff & Volunteers Day. Attendance at selected fundraising and stakeholder events. Approximate commitment: 2 -4 days per month. Why This Role Matters The organisation helps people solve problems that, left unaddressed, cost families, councils and government far more in the long term. As Chair, you will help ensure this essential service continues to thrive, supporting residents to become more financially secure, resilient and able to contribute fully to society. For more information and how to apply download the Appointment Brief. Closing date: 9am Friday 10th April 2026 Join us in shaping the next chapter. As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Financial Controller Annual Salary: Dependant on exp Location: Gateshead Job Type: Full-time (40 hours per week) My client is seeking a Financial Controller to join their Finance Department. This role is pivotal in developing and maintaining all necessary financial controls, systems, and processes to ensure the efficient and effective management of the company's finances and compliance with statutory requirements. Day-to-day of the role: Develop systems and procedures to ensure efficient and effective management of the company's finances and compliance with statutory requirements. Monitor and maintain the company's cash levels within operational limits, including the production of detailed cashflow reports. Direct and control finance staff to ensure they are appropriately motivated and trained and carry out their responsibilities to the required standards. Prepare the monthly payroll, based on information supplied by the HR department, ready for review by the Head of Finance. Produce accurate and timely financial information about the company's financial status and performance to enable decisions to be taken relating to the company's financial strength and security. Produce all necessary statements and reports to enable the accurate measurement of cash flow, profit and loss, stock, and debtors. Prepare the monthly financial reporting for the company's projects. Develop and monitor all necessary controls to ensure that the company complies with statutory requirements. Act as the main point of contact with external auditors and provide them with all required information. Carry out any necessary internal audit reviews and monitor the financial effectiveness of systems and controls. Recommend any changes necessary to improve the company's financial performance of systems and controls. Keep up to date with any developments in financial management which might affect how the company's finances are managed, or its statutory obligations. Produce information for company tax returns, working with the external tax specialist to file these within filing deadlines, including the R and D tax credit position. Liaise with grant authorities, providing required reports and analysis to ensure the company meets the requirements of any awarded grant, including arranging any audits that may be required. Liaise with the company's banking partner to ensure smooth operation of its accounts and transactions. Review the company's statutory accounts and ensure they are filed within allowed timeframes. Assist in the company's budgeting process and prepare financial forecasts. Supply ad hoc analysis and reporting. Act as the company's main source of expertise on financial control issues. Actively follow the company's Health and Safety Policy, Procedures, and safe systems of work. Required Skills & Qualifications: CIMA Qualification or similar is essential. Proven expertise in managing financial control systems and processes. Proven experience in analysis of company financial data. Proven managerial experience. Strong communication skills, including the ability to influence and persuade. Good knowledge of Excel and database interrogation techniques. To apply for this Financial Controller position, please submit your CV now!

Brinsbury First Steps have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Childcare Assistant at our Brinsbury College campus . You will join us on either a part time or full time basis. In return, we will offer a competitive salary pro rata of £26,455 £26,839.80 per annum. The Childcare Assistant role: A rural incentive payment of £1,000 will be paid on completion of the probationary period for staff new to First Steps Childcare Group. Do you want a fun and rewarding role that enables you to be part of a child s early learning experience? Do you want to see children grow, flourish and develop in a job where no two days are the same? If so, you could become a Childcare Assistantat the First Steps Childcare Group. As a Childcare Assistant working with young babies through to children ready to start school, you will share your love for learning and make a real difference in children s development and learning journeys. Together with our dedicated team, you will be a part of ensuring the children are learning, socialising, exploring and having fun. Key Responsibilities of our Childcare Assistant: Ensuring that the children are happy, settled and well cared for. To be a key worker for named children and to plan for individual needs and to keep accurate records. Working as part of a team to ensure that the children s individual needs are met, and ensure that every child reaches their full potential. Workingas part of a team to ensure effective and appropriate communication with parents, carers, members of staff and external agencies. Ensuring health, hygiene and safety standards are maintained. Assisting with all activities in the nursery as requested by senior staff. Respecting and maintaining the working environment and resources. Adhering to all First Steps operational policies and procedures. Our ideal Lecturer in Childcare Assistant should have the following skills and experience: Level 2/3 in Early Years, Care and Education (or equivalent) Working in a childcare setting or have undertaken a childcare placement An understanding of current Early Years regulations (including Early Years Statutory framework, EYFS Early Learning Goals, Ofsted Inspection Framework and Keeping Children Safe in Education) The ability to communicate to a diverse range of people at all levels, verbally and in writing Able to work in a shift pattern Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning. Apply now to join a fantastic team! Closing date: 13 April 2026 You will be asked to upload a CV before starting an application form for this role. The system will take information such as education and employment history from your CV and auto-populate the relevant parts of the application form to save you time. For the best results, we recommend your CV is formatted without columns or tables. Please check the auto-populated information for accuracy. Please note that your CV will not be seen by Recruiting Managers so please ensure your application form is fully completed. Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks and a self-declaration relating to the disqualification regulations. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. We are an equal opportunities employer.

SAP ECC Payroll Consultant (Spanish Payroll Specialist - Remote) Location: Fully Remote Contract: Freelance/Contract Duration: 12 months Start: ASAP Rate: Competitive (flexible) Overview We're supporting a global organisation delivering legislative SAP payroll support to clients running SAP ECC outside of standard vendor support . They require a true Spanish Payroll expert (PY-ES) - someone who understands how legislation translates into SAP payroll configuration , not just a functional user. This role sits between business and technical , taking legislative requirements and applying them at system level . Key Responsibilities Apply Spanish payroll legislative updates within SAP ECC (PY-ES) Translate requirements into changes across tables, constants, thresholds, schemas and PCRs Maintain and adjust tax (IRPF), social security, and statutory calculations Work with ABAP teams to implement changes (functional lead) Ensure ongoing payroll compliance across client systems Key Requirements Strong SAP ECC Payroll (PY) experience Proven expertise in Spanish Payroll (PY-ES) Deep understanding of: Tax tables, thresholds, and calculation logic Schemas and PCRs Ability to translate legislation into system-level changes Comfortable working with technical teams (eg ABAP) Nice to Have Spanish public sector payroll experience Background in legislative payroll support environments Additional Info Fully remote Open to global candidates Highly specialised, niche requirement

Job Title: Head of Fundraising & Membership Reporting to: Director of Development & External Relations Responsible for: Line-management of two staff (Development Manager and Stakeholder Relations Officer) Based: Our Head Office is based in Kensington, London SW7, but we have an agile working policy enabling people to work at another UK location up to 4 days/week. Requests for permanent remote working will be considered and we welcome applications from people based in other parts of the UK. Terms: Full-time (35 hours per week), Permanent. Requests for part-time or flexible working will be considered Salary: £46,811 - £57,416 per annum About Us The British Science Association (BSA) was founded in 1831 and is a registered charity. We are creating a future where science is more relevant, representative, and connected to society. We have ambitious goals to put people at the heart of science. About the Role The Head of Fundraising & Membership will be an experienced professional fundraiser responsible for developing and delivering a comprehensive fundraising and membership strategy to grow and diversify sustainable income for the British Science Association across its portfolio of programmes. A central part of the role will be leading development and delivery of the membership and fundraising strategy for EDIS (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Science and Health), a national membership coalition hosted by the British Science Association (BSA) delivered in partnership with the Francis Crick Institute and funded by the Wellcome Trust. Working closely with the Director of Development & External Relations, Chief Executive and other colleagues across the organisation, the postholder will lead fundraising and business development activity, strengthen BSA supporter engagement, and EDIS organisational member engagement, and help shape resilient income models that support the BSA's mission to ensure that all of society is included in science. Key responsibilities Develop and deliver the BSA's fundraising strategy: Develop the BSA's fundraising strategy, working with key stakeholders, and create an accompanying implementation plan, KPIs and milestones. Monitor and report on the delivery of the fundraising strategy to the Senior Management Team and Board. Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to support the delivery of the fundraising strategy. Develop and grow membership of EDIS (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in Science and Health): Develop and deliver the EDIS membership strategy, including an implementation plan with clear KPIs and milestones Work closely with the Head of EDIS and wider EDIS team to develop a compelling and sustainable membership offer and pricing structure (from year 3 of the programme) for current and prospective organisational members . Develop and deliver a membership growth plan, and work closely with the EDIS team to oversee member communications, engagement campaigns and retention strategies. Work with the Head of EDIS and other colleagues to develop additional earned income streams that complement membership (such as sponsorship or paid-for training). Lead, support and champion the Development team: Foster a strong, collaborative team culture for the BSA Development team, reflecting the values of the BSA and of EDIS, and inspiring the team to develop and contribute to the fundraising strategy and the BSA's and EDIS' mission and vision. Work collaboratively with teams across the BSA, encouraging all teams to support the organisation's fundraising and income generation activities, as appropriate. Deputise for the Director of Development & External Relations, when needed. Lead on our fundraising activities and donor engagement: Lead and provide oversight on high-quality applications and bids to corporates, trusts and foundations, statutory sources and other funders, working closely with Development team members and other colleagues. Lead the development of high-value strategic partnerships, including multi-year and/or multi-programme partnerships, aligning funder priorities with organisational impact. Lead on the BSA's donor stewardship plans, ensuring timely and effective reporting to funders as well as a strong supporter experience. Ensure there is a comprehensive pipeline of funding bids with a clear prospecting plan for the BSA. Work closely with the Head of Education and wider team to develop and deliver fundraising approaches that complement earned income for the BSA's flagship CREST Awards programme. Work closely with the Director of Development & External Relations, CEO, Trustees and other colleagues to help build strong relationships with prospective donors and high-profile stakeholders, by providing timely briefings for donor meetings to support senior level engagement. Develop our processes and systems to allow for effective fundraising and membership: Lead on our fundraising Customer Relationship Management (CRM), ensuring that fundraising and membership relationships are captured, updated and shared in a timely and consistent way across the organisation. Develop compelling cases for support and fundraising collateral, working closely with programmes, communications, policy and other teams across the BSA. Ensure that our fundraising complies with the highest fundraising standards, as set out by the Fundraising Regulator, Chartered Institute of Fundraising, Charity Commission of England & Wales, and other relevant bodies. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in fundraising, including securing significant grants and/or contracts, managing a complex fundraising pipeline and stewarding funders during a partnership and experience in developing and implementing successful supporter/member engagement strategies. The closing date for applications is Monday 13 April at 12 noon. First round interviews are due to take place in the week commencing Monday 27 April 2026, with second round interviews taking place on Monday 11 May and Tuesday 12 May 2026. You will be informed as soon as possible after the application deadline whether you have been selected for interview. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. As part of the British Science Association's commitment to being a Disability Confident employer, all disabled applicants who meet the 'essential criteria' for this vacancy will be offered an interview under our guaranteed interview scheme. No agencies please.

Axon Moore are working on behalf of a well-established, international organisation to appoint a Group Finance Manager into a high-profile and commercially focused role. This position sits as the number two to the Head of Finance, offering excellent exposure, responsibility, and a clear pathway toward senior leadership. This is a broad and dynamic opportunity suited to a recently qualified ACA / ACCA looking to make their second move into industry, gaining well-rounded experience across financial reporting, governance, and business partnering. The Opportunity This role goes far beyond a traditional technical position. While it includes oversight of statutory reporting and compliance, it also offers meaningful involvement in commercial decision-making, stakeholder engagement, and strategic finance activities. You will act as a key advisor to senior leadership, providing insight and ensuring financial considerations are embedded in operational and strategic decisions. Key Responsibilities Oversee UK statutory reporting and compliance, ensuring accuracy and timeliness Manage corporation tax, VAT, and wider regulatory obligations (with support from external advisors) Support group reporting, including consolidation and financial analysis Maintain robust governance frameworks and documentation Partner with senior stakeholders across the business to support decision-making Coordinate with external advisors across audit, tax, and regulatory matters Monitor regulatory developments and assess impact on the business Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, controls, and reporting Support international and multi-entity activities where required About You ACA / ACCA qualified Likely a second-time mover from practice or industry Strong grounding in financial reporting, with some exposure to tax or compliance Experience in a multi-entity or international environment is advantageous Commercially aware, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders Proactive, detail-oriented, and keen to take ownership Motivated by progression and development toward senior finance roles Why Apply? Clear progression pathway toward Financial Controller / Finance Director level Broad exposure across finance, not limited to a single discipline High visibility role with regular interaction with senior leadership Supportive environment with access to both internal expertise and external advisors Strong track record of developing and promoting talent internally Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact George Oyston

Finance Business Partner - Public Sector Generic Responsibilities Build strong working relationships with Service Managers, providing support, advice, and constructive challenge to aid decision-making. Lead, support, and train the service finance team to deliver high-quality, customer-focused financial services. Provide accurate, timely financial advice to Members, Directors, senior managers, and Finance colleagues. Coordinate revenue and capital budget preparation in line with corporate processes. Support budget managers in setting budgets, analysing trends, understanding cost drivers, and delivering MTFS savings. Quality-assure forecasts and produce accurate monthly monitoring reports, highlighting variances, risks, and required actions. Present monthly budget monitoring to Directorate/Divisional Management Teams and meet regularly with the Finance Business Partner to review financial positions. Deliver financial training to service and budget managers. Complete statutory financial and statistical returns and maintain accurate records for grant claims. Lead and coordinate year-end closedown tasks and provide information for the Statement of Accounts. Advise on financial implications of legislative, policy, or service changes. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory guidance, and financial regulations. Contribute to improvement and transformation projects. Maintain continuous professional development and stay updated on best practice. Conduct performance appraisals for senior finance officers. Undertake any other duties appropriate to the level of the post. Essential Requirements Strong knowledge of local authority financial management, processes, and the wider financial and legislative framework. Understanding of the service directorate's business and legislative context. Proven experience delivering the core duties of the role. Experience producing accurate, timely reports for senior managers. Experience in local authority budget setting, including capital and revenue monitoring. Demonstrated use of continuous improvement in financial management. Experience managing or supervising staff. CCAB-qualified accountant (or near-finalist with substantial relevant experience). Evidence of ongoing professional development. Excellent numerical and analytical skills, able to interpret and present financial analysis clearly. Strong Microsoft Excel skills (including VLOOKUP and pivot tables). Advanced ability to extract and interpret data from a General Ledger system to support budget holders. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal, including working with senior management. Ability to provide constructive challenge and influence decisions. Commitment to continuous learning for self and others. Ability to build effective working relationships across and beyond the organisation. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Are you in search of a temporary yet fulfilling role? Look no further! We're thrilled to offer an exciting position for our client based in North West London who are looking to appoint a Complaints Investigator for the 3 months ongoing, at the rate of 30.88 per hour umbrella Job responsibilities Currently seeking candidates with extensive complaints handling experience, particularly in relation to housing, repairs, homelessness and public realm complaints. You will need experience of managing stage 2 complaints, drafting responses on behalf of Corporate Directors so will know how to interact with senior stakeholders. you will also need an element of tact & diplomacy but the tenacity to follow investigations through to completion. Responsibilities 1. Provide updates where appropriate to senior managers, the Chief Executive and the Leader on contentious and high profile complaints. 2. Lead and assist departments in learning from complaints and using them to drive service improvements. 3. Produce reports setting out the conclusions arising from investigations together with associated recommendations for the Complaints and Casework Manager, the Chief Executive and other senior managers. 4. Make decisions on corrective actions and compensation payments and develop strategic solutions to ensure that the service improvements arising from complaint investigations are implemented. 5. Coordinate and respond to Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman and Housing Ombudsman enquiries and investigations and ensure that these are responded to within the required timescale. 6. Serve as a first point of contact to staff across the organisation and provide advice and guidance in connection with complaint investigations. 7. Address the strategic training needs of the organisation through the analysis of complaints and other factors and address those needs through the development and delivery of appropriate training modules. 8. Review stage 1 complaint responses investigated by service areas and highlight areas for improvement, addressing these through the development of guidance material, policies, procedures, and case studies. 9. Develop and deliver strategic solutions to enable departments to improve their management of and learning from complaints and to achieve the performance targets required and provide advice and assistance to Strategic Directors, and senior managers on how improvements can be implemented. 10. Serve as project team lead in respect of a range of projects assigned by the Complaints and Casework Manager. 11. Contribute to quarterly and annual reports for CMT and Cabinet. 12. Assist in the administration of the organisation's complaints and casework database. Deliver training and guidance to staff on the use of the system. 13. To support the Adult and Children's Social Care Departments in the effective management of complaints and to ensure that the council complies with the associated statutory complaints legislation. 14. Draw on detailed knowledge of departments and their processes to thoroughly investigate complaints also considering relevant legislation and policies. Should your skills match the above please send through your updated CV. Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Finance Manager Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 Location: Leeds A North Leeds based organisation is seeking a high-calibre Finance Manager to join the leadership team and act as the number two in finance , reporting directly to the Group CFO. This is a broad, influential role combining hands-on financial control with strategic support to the wider business, while leading and developing a small finance team. This position offers an excellent step-up opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager or a great move for a Financial Controller looking to work closely with the CFO and gain exposure. You will also play a pivotal role in the implementation of a new finance system, building a finance team longer term, integrating a large entity within the group and "in-housing" finance functions. Key Responsibilities: Full responsibility for financial accounting, controls, and statutory compliance Preparation and ownership of monthly management accounts, including detailed variance analysis and commentary Acting as a key business partner to operational leaders, providing commercial insight and supporting decision-making Oversight of payroll processes and ensuring ongoing statutory and regulatory compliance Direct line management and development of two finance team members Supporting the Group CFO with budgeting, forecasting, and ad-hoc financial analysis Leading the transition from Sage to Odoo, including system implementation, process improvement, and user training Skills & Experience: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Strong technical grounding across financial and management accounting Proven experience in a senior finance role such as Finance Manager or Financial Controller Demonstrated people management experience, with the ability to coach and develop a team Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management and business-partnering skills Experience using Sage and involvement in finance system implementations (Odoo desirable) Highly analytical, detail-driven, and comfortable operating in a fast-growing environment This is a stand-out opportunity to step into a senior finance position, work closely with an experienced CFO, lead a capable team, and play a key role in a major systems transformation - all while earning a competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 plus benefits .

AFR Consulting and FD Recruit are partnering with a long-standing client in their search for an ambitious and commercially aware Finance Director looking to grow into a CFO role. The Company Operating in the importing and wholesale / distribution sector the business is consistently profitable and trades internationally, their investors are looking to increase sales by introducing new product lines and exploring new routes to market, leveraging relationships with existing supplier manufacturers and exploiting synergies within their other portfolio companies. The opportunity This position will suit an ambitious candidate with proven prior experience as a Finance Director and the desire to embark on an exciting journey as the business transitions under new ownership. The successful candidate will need to be technically strong, commercially savvy and comfortable playing a visible leadership role with influence. The principal requirement is to manage the finance department, liaising closely with the CEO, management team and investment board to explore strategic growth, drive profitability, minimise risk and ensure regulatory compliance. Longer term the position offers significant upside and earning potential with the successful candidate likely to move to the CFO role in the future. Key duties • Lead, mentor and support the Finance team, driving performance and development. • Manage investor relations, including communication with shareholders and loan note holders. • Oversee relationships with banking partners, external auditors and tax advisers. • Review statutory accounts and prepare the Strategic Report and Directors' Report. • Manage cash flow and financial risk, including insurance, foreign exchange exposure and credit risk. • Review and enhance management accounts, providing clear financial commentary and insights. • Lead financial planning, including preparation of the annual integrated P&L, balance sheet and cash flow forecasts. • Evaluate and advise on investment decisions, including licensing agreements and strategic contracts. • Provide financial guidance on commercial decisions across the business. • Prepare and review short- and medium-term cash flow forecasts. • Prepare investor documentation and co-present at investor meetings alongside the CEO. • Support the CEO on strategic initiatives while advising on operational and purchasing decisions. • Act as the finance lead in the selection and implementation of a new ERP system. Required skills and qualifications • Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong academic pedigree • Previous experience as a Finance Director in a leadership role • Strong technical ability, knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory reporting • Excellent communication and presentation skills to liaise with stakeholders at all levels • Knowledge of accounting software and business systems, stock management, purchasing etc. • Experience of international sales & distribution preferred This is truly an exciting time to be joining this company as there is a real appetite for organic growth and potential acquisitions. You will be joining an ambitious and experienced management team, working on site so applications will only be considered from potential candidates living within a commutable distance to East Lancashire.

Meraki Talent's client based on the outskirts of Glasgow are looking to appoint a Qualified Financial Controller to lead the core finance functions and drive continuous improvement. This is a high impact role offering broad exposure to the senior leadership team and key business operations, with full responsibility for managing a finance team and partnering across different departments. Key duties of the role include: Lead and manage the finance team, driving high performance, engagement, and professional development, including coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and annual performance reviews Oversee the timely and accurate production of monthly and quarterly management accounts, internal management information packs, dashboards, and year-end statutory financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory frameworks Deliver actionable financial analysis, including variance and trend analysis, providing insight to support operational teams in managing costs and improving efficiency Partner with Treasury, Tax, and VAT teams to maintain optimal cash flow, working capital management, and compliance with reporting obligations Lead finance input into budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning activities, ensuring alignment with business strategy and operational plans Take ownership of financial systems and reporting integrity, including general ledger and ERP platforms, and act as the finance lead in system implementations and strategic projects Represent finance in business initiatives and change projects, identifying, recommending, and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability Ensure strong financial control across the business, maintaining robust policies, procedures, and governance frameworks Experience required: ICAS / ACCA / CIMA Qualified Demonstrated success in a financial leadership role within a complex, multi-site, or fast-paced environment Strong expertise in financial controls, statutory reporting, and internal compliance frameworks Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving A collaborative team player with the credibility and influence to engage effectively with senior stakeholders On offer: £65,000 - £75,000 annual salary Performance related bonus Hybrid working Flexible benefits